Great snacks for those trying to lose weight

Great snacks for those trying to lose weight

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POPCORN: In an air popper or a microwave, Redbook says popcorn is high in fiber and low in calories. Additionally, dietitian Laura Cipullo tells the magazine that sprinkling the popcorn with nutritional yeast will give it a nutty, cheese-like flavor.

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NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER: Full of protein and healthy fat, Redbook and Cipullo recommends spreading it on toasted Ezekiel bread. Spreading nut butter on apple slices is another good idea, because apples are full of fiber and enzymes that help your digestion.

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EDAMAME: Sprinkled with sea salt, edamame is tasty and full of fiber that helps you feel full. Redbook says one cup of this snack has fewer than 200 calories.

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SEAWEED: Redbook says this snack includes iodine, which helps thyroid function, and alginate, which is a kind of fiber.

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COTTAGE CHEESE (WITH CINNAMON): This is a low-calorie and protein-rich snack. Redbook suggests adding some cinnamon for flavor and to help your body process glucose more quickly.

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GREEK YOGURT WITH FRUIT: Try dipping berries in the yogurt and freezing them for 2-3 hours, Redbook suggests. The magazine said that the yogurt's combination of calcium and amino acids can help retain muscle mass and burn fat.

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AVOCADO: This snack is full of healthy fat and fiber. Redbook's suggestion is to pair a half an avocado with goji berries to help control blood sugar and lime juice to add flavor. You could also roll some avocado into a slice of turkey for a protein boost.

POPCORN: In an air popper or a microwave, Redbook says popcorn is high in fiber and low in calories. Additionally, dietitian Laura Cipullo tells the magazine that sprinkling the popcorn with nutritional yeast will give it a nutty, cheese-like flavor.

PHOTO: Public Domain Stock Photos: Petr Kratochvil

NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER: Full of protein and healthy fat, Redbook and Cipullo recommends spreading it on toasted Ezekiel bread. Spreading nut butter on apple slices is another good idea, because apples are full of fiber and enzymes that help your digestion.

EDAMAME: Sprinkled with sea salt, edamame is tasty and full of fiber that helps you feel full. Redbook says one cup of this snack has fewer than 200 calories.

PHOTO: Flickr Creative Commons: ilovebutter

SEAWEED: Redbook says this snack includes iodine, which helps thyroid function, and alginate, which is a kind of fiber.

COTTAGE CHEESE (WITH CINNAMON): This is a low-calorie and protein-rich snack. Redbook suggests adding some cinnamon for flavor and to help your body process glucose more quickly.

GREEK YOGURT WITH FRUIT: Try dipping berries in the yogurt and freezing them for 2-3 hours, Redbook suggests. The magazine said that the yogurt's combination of calcium and amino acids can help retain muscle mass and burn fat.

PHOTO: Flickr Creative Commons: ninacoco

AVOCADO: This snack is full of healthy fat and fiber. Redbook's suggestion is to pair a half an avocado with goji berries to help control blood sugar and lime juice to add flavor. You could also roll some avocado into a slice of turkey for a protein boost.

POPCORN: In an air popper or a microwave, Redbook says popcorn is high in fiber and low in calories. Additionally, dietitian Laura Cipullo tells the magazine that sprinkling the popcorn with nutritional yeast will give it a nutty, cheese-like flavor.

PHOTO: Public Domain Stock Photos: Petr Kratochvil

NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER: Full of protein and healthy fat, Redbook and Cipullo recommends spreading it on toasted Ezekiel bread. Spreading nut butter on apple slices is another good idea, because apples are full of fiber and enzymes that help your digestion.

EDAMAME: Sprinkled with sea salt, edamame is tasty and full of fiber that helps you feel full. Redbook says one cup of this snack has fewer than 200 calories.

PHOTO: Flickr Creative Commons: ilovebutter

SEAWEED: Redbook says this snack includes iodine, which helps thyroid function, and alginate, which is a kind of fiber.

COTTAGE CHEESE (WITH CINNAMON): This is a low-calorie and protein-rich snack. Redbook suggests adding some cinnamon for flavor and to help your body process glucose more quickly.

GREEK YOGURT WITH FRUIT: Try dipping berries in the yogurt and freezing them for 2-3 hours, Redbook suggests. The magazine said that the yogurt's combination of calcium and amino acids can help retain muscle mass and burn fat.

PHOTO: Flickr Creative Commons: ninacoco

AVOCADO: This snack is full of healthy fat and fiber. Redbook's suggestion is to pair a half an avocado with goji berries to help control blood sugar and lime juice to add flavor. You could also roll some avocado into a slice of turkey for a protein boost.